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Michael Dawson
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Personal information
Full name Michael Richard Dawson
Date of birth (1983-11-18) 18 November 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth Northallerton, England
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Tottenham Hotspur
Number 20
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001-2004
2005-
Nottingham Forest
Tottenham Hotspur
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Michael Dawson was born on 18 November 1983. He is a talented English football player. He is known for playing as a defender. Michael has played for some big teams in England.

Michael Dawson's Football Journey

Michael Dawson started his football career at a young age. He worked hard to become a professional player. His journey began in the youth teams.

Early Days at Nottingham Forest

Michael began his professional career at Nottingham Forest. He joined their team in 2001. He quickly showed his skills as a strong defender. He played many games for Nottingham Forest. This helped him get ready for bigger challenges.

Playing for Tottenham Hotspur

In 2005, Michael Dawson moved to Tottenham Hotspur. This was a big step in his career. Tottenham Hotspur is a famous team in the Premier League. He became a very important player for them. Fans loved his dedication and strong tackles. He even became the team captain sometimes.

Representing England

Michael also had the honor of playing for his country. He played for the England national team. This is a dream for many young footballers. He was part of the England squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Playing for England is a big achievement. It shows how good he was at football.


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